Obituaries

Frances Jean Webb, 87, of Phoenix passed away on September 3, 2022. Born August 12, 1935 in Phoenix, Arizona, to Alfonso and Gena Bassetti. Frances attended Saint Mary’s High School. In 1956, Frances married Raymon Webb at Saint Thomas Church.Frances is preceded in death by her husband Ray and her parents.She spent her life raising her children and was the...

John Pitoscia, Jr. passed away on August 30, 2022, at the age of 86. He is survived by his wife Angie, two daughters Diana (Robert) and Lisa; two grandchildren John and Alyssa; and two sisters.A celebration to honor John’s life will be held on Saturday, September 24, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. at Whitney & Murphy Funeral Home, 4800 E. Indian...

Lynda Katherine Munson (Nee’ Jones) 82, was peacefully taken into our Lord’s arms on September 16, 2022. Lynda was born in Vincennes, IN, on March 19, 1940, the youngest of five children, to Marceline and Robert Jones. Her family came by train to Phoenix, AZ in 1944, and settled in downtown Phoenix, near many families new to Arizona. Lynda graduated...

Judy Ann Pool of Phoenix, Arizona passed away peacefully in her home on September 13, 2022. She was 79 years old. Judy was born February 18, 1943 to Betty (Payne) Miller and Shurl Miller in Kansas City, Missouri. She was the first of two children. Raised in the Catholic faith she graduated from Lillis High School. Although she departed Kansas...

“Jake” John B. Connors Jr., passed away Tuesday, September 12, 2022, in Sun Lakes, Arizona with his wife, Beverly, and son, Matt, by his side. Jake helped establish Little League in Kingsport, TN and he also coached teams in soccer, baseball and basketball. Over the years, he was a true mentor and friend to many kids in the Colonial Heights...

Robert William McGaughey, PhD, Professor Emeritus, Arizona State University.Robert McGaughey, known to family and friends as Bob, passed away peacefully at home on July 29, 2022, ending his twelve-year journey with lung cancer. He was 80 years old.Bob was born to Milford William McGaughey and Ruth Chase McGaughey on September 21, 1941 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.When Bob was seven his family...

Beverly Ann Carver was born in Douglas Wyoming on September 17, 1934. Beloved daughter of J. Emmett Carver and Lillian Russell Carver, Bev was proud of her Wyoming heritage and her deep roots in the State. A natural and gifted educator, Bev’s legendary contribution to education began in high school, when she was called upon to substitute teach younger children...

Patrick Snyder passed away peacefully on September 1, 2022 at the age of 63 after fighting a courageous battle with brain cancer for the past 3 years. He was born William Patrick Snyder, Jr. in La Jolla, California to William Patrick Snyder Sr. and Mary Lou Snyder while Pat Sr. served in the U.S. Marine Corps. Once their tour ended,...

Wanda Sue (Stubblefield) Miller, 86, of Phoenix, passed away on July 30, 2022. Wanda was born on October 12, 1935, in Palmersville, Tennessee, the only child of Hilma and Carter Stubblefield. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband and best friend, Jay (“Jim”) Miller, and by her parents. She is survived by her loving children: Teresa Miller, and...

Rocky was born June 21, 1977 in Steamboat Springs, Colorado.Rocky unexpectedly lost his life while living in Phoenix, Arizona on September 5, 2022.Rocky was a wonderful son, brother and father. He loved his family deeply. Rocky would do anything to help others and was a friend to everyone he met.Rocky’s love of travel took him through many adventures across the...

Andrew McKelvey III, of Phoenix, AZ, passed away at the age of 65 on August 27, 2022. He was born in Buffalo, NY on May 15, 1957 to Andrew and Marjorie McKelvey, but grew up in LaGrange Park, IL.Andrew worked as an insurance agent for most of his adult life.He is preceded in death by his daughter Sarah McKelvey who...

It is with a heavy heart we announce the passing of our precious Mother, Martha Jane Halbert, on September 2, 2022. Born on June 2, 1937 in St. Louis, MO. to Effie Etta Herrmann, a Registered Nurse for 47 years, and Paul Herrmann Sr., an orchestra leader and retired watchmaker. Survived by Donald Halbert her husband of 56 years; son...

Dan Dersam, 74 years old, passed away August 27, 2022. Danny Frank Dersam was born in Columbus, Ohio to his parents Ed and Alta Mae Dersam. His family moved to Tucson, Arizona in the early 1960’s. He graduated from Tucson High while playing baseball and football for state championship teams. He went on to play collegiate football and eventually get...

Gerda Bormanis passed away peacefully at her home on September 2, 2022. She was born in Bad Nauheim, Germany, on December 19, 1930. She moved to Phoenix from Chicago with her husband Juris (Joe) and their sons in February, 1966. They bought their current Phoenix home the following year.She was a homemaker who raised four sons. For twenty years she...

Linda P. Magill, age 70, passed away at her home in Glendale AZ. on August 27, 2022. Linda was born on August 9, 1952 in Wilmington, Delaware. She was preceded in death by her parents, Stephen E. and Barbara P. Magill, and brother Stephen Magill.Linda graduated from Scottsdale High School and attended Business College, working as an administrative assistant for...

January 6, 1934 – August 28, 2022Miguel Martin Del Campo, 88, died on Sunday, August 28, 2022 in Glendale, Arizona. Mr. Martin Del Campo was born on January 6, 1934, in Los Angeles, California, the son of Miguel and Eleuteria Martin Del Campo.Mr. Martin Del Campo moved to Arizona at the age of 6 years old. He served as MP...

On Tuesday, August 30, 2022, Ingemund Lars Arriola, father of 3 children, passed away at the age of 59.Lars was born on February 2, 1963 in Scottsdale, AZ to Fernando and Sonjha Arriola. He attended Scottsdale High School, and was a strong advocate for keeping the school open as a member of the student advisory board. He went to Georgetown...

Alonzo K. Alday, 89, born in Glendale, AZ on April 7, 1933, passed away on August 27, 2022 in his home in Sun City West. He is preceded in death by his wife Clara, his parents Alberto and Angelita Alday, three sisters and four brothers. He is survived by brother Abel Alday and sister Adriana Moreno (Billy), five nieces and...

February 17, 1927 – August 29, 2022Born at St. Joseph’s Hospital Phoenix AZDied at Astoria AZ Assisted Living Group Home in Phoenix AZSurvived by her daughter, Joanne (Steve) Tillson, Daughter-in-law, Patty (David) Angulo, Grandson, Antonio Manuel Duran III (Jill Martin), Granddaughter, Anitra Jo Duran (Courtney Quick), Steve’s son, Tony (Tedra) Tillson, Great-Granddaughters, Samantha & Jyllienne Tillson, Sister-in-law, Angelita Angulo Favela,...

Josefina Trujillo, also lovingly known as, Josie, Jo, Mama Jo, and Cha Cha, passed away peacefully Saturday, August 13th, 2022 surrounded by family. She is survived by her husband Guy Trujillo; three sons, Paul, Marty, and Mike (Claudia); two sisters, Micki (Manuel) and Juanita (Gilbert); and six grandchildren, Kristina (Katrina), Briana (Sara), Dalton, Michael J, Cortez and Azul. She is...